Union City Community High School - Successus Yearbook (Union City, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1941 volume:

SUCCESSUS of mi ' $ ijr ” ■ fC y UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL Union City, Indiana FOREWORD The Successus staff has endeavored to picture the important happenings of the past year in this annual. This year we have been able to build a bigger and better Successus which we hope you will keep in memory of your school days. DEDICATION We, the Class of 1941 of the Union City High School, in order to express our appreciation for his kindly interest in our welfare, dedicate this Snccessus to E. PHILLIPS BLACKBURN SCHOOL SONG PEP SONG To Union High, the school we love, we sing a song of praise, To all her many victories won, and high her banners raise. We glorify our Alma Mater and work for her with zest, To show to all the world around that Union High is best. So let’s join in the cheer while we’re all gathered here, Cheer for our U. C. High. We are ready to fight for the red and the white, Dear old Union High. Rah! Rah! For her honor and fame for her glorious name, We will stand every loyal man. So cheer, cheer the gang’s all here. All out for U. C. High! U. C. H. S., we’re rooting for you, And we know you’ll win tonight. Oh, battle hard, what e’er befall you, For the name of U. C. High. Go down that floor and make a basket, With the U. C. pep and fight, U. C. H. S., we’re rooting for you, And we’ll celebrate tonight. SCHOOL BOARD Page Six E. PHILLIPS BLACKBURN Superintendent of School Mathematics Oakland City College, A.B. Indiana University, M.S. FROM THE OFFICE DESKS The greatest problem of society is teaching the members to live together. If individuals will not restrain their individuality and submit to conduct which promotes group welfare, there can be no society. A person may learn words and meanings, facts and theories, manners and conduct. With all these he can still be uneducated and without culture. Culture is knowledge and practice. One without the other produces something that is empty and hollow. Education, then, should equip the individual with a knowledge by which he can converse and sympathize with his fellow man. The educated man can sit with his neighbor on the back doorstep and talk about each other’s problems.—E. Phillips Blackburn. AUSTIN A. COLE Principal of High School J. H. S. Social Science Ball State Teachers College, B.S. Peabody Teachers College, M.A. Phi Delta Kappa Kappa Delta Pi Page Seven LAVERNE HARADER Acting Principal of High School English, Librarian Dean of Boys Ball State Teachers College, A.B. Alpha Phi Gamma Blue Key NELL RUBEY Mathematics, Science Ohio Wesleyan University, B.S. Indiana University Earlham College WALTER BRUMBAUGH Science, Mathematics Manchester College, A. B. Indiana University Ball State Teachers College Biological Station AILEEN NIELSON English, Latin Dean of Girls Bowling Green State University, B.S. Syracuse University FACULTY WALTER SHAW Music Ball State Teachers College, A.B. HAZEL LANGDON SCHMIDT Home Economics, Art Ball State Teachers College, B.S. GERTRUDE BRADY English Indiana University Ohio State University, A.B. Columbia University, M.A. Charles McCullough Athletic Director Health, Physical Education Depauw University, A.B. Indiana University, M.S. Butler University Ball State Teachers College Page Eight HUBERT C. BOWERS Business Education Faculty Manager of Athletics Treasurer of U. C. H. S. Organizations Sponsor of Yearbook Ball State Teachers College, B.S. Ball State Teachers College, M.A. Pi Omega Pi HELEN HINSHAW Junior High Art Physical Education Ball State Teachers College, B.S. RAYMOND C. BORNE Junior High School Arithmetic Junior High School History Ball State Teachers College ROBERT F. GERMER Business Education Social Studies Indiana University, A.B. Phi Delta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa FACULTY MABEL E. WARD Social Science Public Speaking Indiana State Teachers College Winona Normal School Marion College Indiana University Columbia University Indiana School Women’s Club GEORGE E. FRAZIER Industrial Arts Indiana State Teachers College Ball State Teachers College, B.S. Kappa Delta Pi TRUMAN STEWART Social Science, English Miami University Earlham, A.B. Duke University, M.A. GLADYS ISLEY Secretary Miami-Jacobs Business College Page Nine ASSEMBLIES During the school year many convocation programs were held. They were varied, instructive as well as entertaining, and enjoyed by all the students and faculty. Sept. 19 The late Judge Bales (Constitution Day) Sept. 26 Safety Assembly Oct. 1 Big Rich (Poetry) Oct. 9 Rev. Holroyd (Religious) Oct. 16 Singing Session Oct. 28 Safety Assembly Nov. 11 Armistice Assembly (0. A. Bartholomew) Dec. 21 Christmas Assembly (8th grade play) Feb. 18 Patriotic Program (Public Speaking Class) Mar. 5 Rev. Seelig (Religious) Mar. 19 Rev. Barth (Religious) Apr. 2 Rev. Lantz (Religious) Apr. 9 Athletic and Music Awards THE MOTHERS CLUB The West Side Mothers Club had as its president, Mrs. Bert Davis, and as its secretary, Mrs. Eugene Harlow. The most important event sponsored by the Club this year was the annual chili supper in conjunction with a carnival. The Club has, as usual, served milk to the pupils of the first six grades. —Mrs. E. E. Harlow SENIORS We have arrived! After eleven years of being a group of relatively unimportant students, we have become Seniors. We feel that we are qualified to shoulder this responsibility with a group which has changed little during the course of our education. Mabel E. Ward has acted as our capable adviser during our high school years, and was our homeroom teacher during our last year. Our classofficers were: Robert Davis, president; Richard Lollar, vice president; Mark Coleman, secretary; Martha Jane Schricker, treasurer. Norma Jean Kennon was elected president of the Student Council and Ada Mae Liven-good, vice president. The other Senior representatives were: Delia Mae Vernon, Mar- celle Green, Robert Davis, and John Caron. Joyce Fraze, editor of the Westerner, and fifteen other members of the staff were Seniors. Joyce Richey, editor of the Successus, had as her assistants numerous members of the Senior class. Many members participated in the musical organizations: Band, Orchestra, and Chorus. Marcelle Green and John Caron directed the Sub-Deb and Bachelors Clubs, respectively. Although we were not well represented in numbers on the basketball team, we were in quality. Eugene Caupp carried the honors nobly. Our class play, “Spring Fever,” and the Senior-Junior party were two of the high points in the year’s activities. These twelve years will leave pleasant memories for every member of our class. We hope that we have made many lasting contributions to the school we love. —Ann Parent Page Twelve ROBERT DAVIS Pres, of Class 4; Band 2-3-4; Orchestra 3-4; Chorus 3-4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4; Westerner 4; Student Council 4; “Spring Fever” 4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; Bowling 4 MARK COLEMAN Sec. of Class 4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Intramural 4; Bachelors Club 4; Baseball 4 VERGENE EVANS Band 1-2-3-4; Bowling 3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; Westerner 3-4; Chorus 2; “Spring Fever” 4; “Count and the Co-ed” 1 RICHARD LOLLAR Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Intramural 1-2-3-4; Bowling 1-2-3-4; Chorus 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; Vice Pres, of Class 4; “Spring Fever” 4 MARTHA JANE SCHRICKER Count and the Co-ed” 1; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Student Council 1; Westerner 2; Treas. of Class 4; “Spring Fever” 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; N. Y. A. Sec. 4; Chorus 3 ANN PARENT Pres, of Class 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; Treas. 3; Westerner 4; Band 1-2; Orchestra 1-2-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3; Successus 4 SENIORS EUGENE CAUPP “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Basketball 2-3-4; Intramural 1; Student Council 1; Bachelors Club 3-4; Treas. 4; Patriotic Program 4; “Spring Fever” 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4 ADA MAE LIVENGOOD Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 3; Westerner 4; Successus 4; Student Council 4, V. Pres. 4; G. A. A. 3-4; Librarian 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4 CAROL CURRENT Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Successus 3-4; Westerner 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; Art 4; Librarian 3 ROBERT WILLIAMS Intramural 2-3-4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4; Bowling 4; Patriotic Program 4 Page Thirteen VIRGINIA EVANS Art 2-3-4; Westerner 3-4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3 NORMA JEAN KENNON Bowling 3-4; Westerner 3-4; Student Council 3-4. Pres. 4; Sec. of Class 3; N. Y. A. Sec. 4; Sub-Deb 3-4, Sec. 4; Yell Leader 4; Chorus 2-3-4 STANLEY FAHNESTOCK Chorus 1-4; Westerner 4; Successus 4; Bachelors Club 3-4 JAMES TIBBETTS Westerner 2-3-4; Successus 2-3-4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4 DELIA MAE VERNON Chorus 3-4; Band 1-2; “Count and the Co-ed” 1; Student Council 3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; Westerner 4 LEATRICE BARR Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3; Successus 3-4; Westerner 1-2-3-4; Bowling 1-2-3; Student Council 2; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4 SENIORS LAVON CHILSON “Spring Fever” 4; Patriotic Program 4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; G. A. A. 3-4; Bowling 4; Westerner 4; Sub-Deb 1-3-4 MARGIE BUCKINGHAM Westerner 4; Successus 4; Bowling 4; G. A. A. 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4 JOHN CARON Bowling 3; Bachelors Club 3-4, Pres. 4; Band 3-4; Orchestra 2-3; Successus 4; Student Council 2-3-4; “Spring Fever” 4 HAZEL BROOKS Bowling 4; G. A. A. 3; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; “Spring Fever” 4; Sub-Deb 2-3-4; Chorus 2-3-4 Page Fourteei JOYCE RICHEY Orchestra 3-4, Sec. 4; Suc-cessus 3-4, Editor 4; Westerner 3-4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2-3 VERA DAVIS Chorus 2-3-4; Librarian 3-4; ‘•Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; “Spring Fever” 4 JOHN K. MALONE Intramural 1-2-4; Thanksgiving Program 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4 WALTER HILL Intramural 1-2-3-4; Thanksgiving Program 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4, V. Pres. 4; V. Pres, of Class 3 JOYCE ANN FRAZE Student Council 2-3; Treas. of Class 3; Editor of Westerner 4; “Spring Fever” 4; Successus 3; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Band 3-4: Bowling 1-2-3-4; V. Pres. Sub-Deb 3; Sec. G. A. A. 3 BETTY BEST “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; Librarian 4 SENIORS NORMA ROBERSON Westerner 3-4; Bowling 3-4; Chorus 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3-4 CARMON CAPLINGER Chorus 3-4; Westerner 4; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; “Spring Fever” 4: Bachelors Club 2-3-4 ROWLAND DEAN “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; Baseball 3; Bowling 4; Basketball 2-3; Bachelors Club 2-3-4; Intramural 1-3-4 CHLOE GARRINGER Sub-Deb 4 Page Fifteen ROBERT BRUSS Bowling 1-2-3-4; Intramural 1-2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Band 2; “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4; Patriotic Program 4 MARY JANE HUDSON Westerner 4; Chorus 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3-4 ANNA LEE BENNETT Band 1-2-3-4; Bowling 3-4; G. A. A. 3-4; Westerner 4; Chorus 2-3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4 JEANNE VERNON “Proposal By Proxy” 4; Patriotic Program 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2; Westerner 4; “Count and the Co-ed 1 PAULINE GEYER Thanksgiving Program 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. 3 RICHARD E. FRAZIER Intramural 2-3-4; “Spring Fever” 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4 SENIORS MARCELLE GREEN Band 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 4; Student Council 4; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4; Thanksgiving Program 4; G. A. A. 3-4. Vice Pres. 3; Patriotic Program 4; Chorus 2-3-4 HERBERT CORBLY Intramural 1-2-3-4: “Pro- posal By Proxy” 4; Bachelors Club 2-3-4 BYRON WELBOURN Bachelors Club 2-3-4; Bowling 4; Intramural 1-2-3-4 MARIAN DAVIS Band 1-2; Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4; Westerner 4; Successus 3-4; Bowling 1; Thanksgiving Program 3; Sub-Deb 1-2-3-4. V. Pres. 4; Chorus 2-3-4 Page Sixteen CLASS WILL We. the Class of 1941, knowing that the halls of U. C. H. S. will not echo our gay laughter much longer and realizing the great loss the underclassmen and faculty will suffer by our departure, do hereby give and bestow upon them certain articles of untold value to comfort them in our absence: Carmon wills his deep, bass voice and acting ability to John Caron. To Nadine Loy. Hazel bequeaths her giggles and baby talk. Although he hated to part with it. Robert Davis leaves his camera to Donald Batholomew. To Robert Maloon, John Malone bequeaths his blushing and shyness, as Robert seems to never have heard of such things. Joyce Fraze wills to Rachel Veit the wear and tear of getting the Westerner out on time. Vergene Evans wills her grass skirt to Arlene Straley. Ada Mae wills to all the Junior girls this task—don’t let Charlie forget her. Richard Frazier leaves his chemistry experiments to anyone who wants them—we don’t! Robert Williams bequeaths his airplanes to Gfraldine so she can come to see him every day. Martha Jane Schricker and Mary Jane Hudson leave their “wim, wigor and witality” to Virginia Mc-Clintock and Helen Weaver. Joyce Richey leaves to next year’s editor of the Successus the pleasant task of helping the photographers. John C. Caron bequeaths his curly hair and his dimple to “Butch.” To Edward Kaucher, Mark bequeaths his smooth “line.” Carol Current wills her Parker friend to the school, and if Parker wins again next year, no one is to blame for the consequences. To Robert McRose, Marian wills her undying devotion. Rowland Dean leaves his “Flash Gordon” personality to Delbert Key. Stanley Fahnestock leaves his puns to the entire Junior Class (and we are relieved to be rid of them). Virginia Evans leaves her much used pen to Patsy Kennon so she can continue writing to a military academy. We leave all the money in our treasury to Miss Ward to buy furniture polish to repair our desks. James Tibbetts wills all his jokes to two people, Paul Whitesel and Roger Davis, because he has too many for just one person. Eugene Caupp bestows all his basketball playing ability upon the boys on next year’s team. Vera Davis bequeaths her secretarial ability to Nadine Wigger, and may she benefit by it. To the incoming Freshmen we leave all the overlooked cuds of gum adhering to the underside of the desks, chairs, banisters, assembly seats, or any likely or unlikely places. Walter Hill and Richard Lollar bequeath their “winning personalities” to Robert Lahey and Charles Gullett, although Robert and Charles are not doing bad now. Robert Bruss bequeaths his tall, slender figger” to Richard Weimer. “Cobina” Kennon is leaving her best wig to “Brenda” Huffer. Ann Parent bequeaths all her corsages to Marilyn Mangas. Norma Roberson wills to Margie Ann Sipe her favorite book—“Two Can Live as Cheap as One.” Leatrice wills her chair in band and orchestra to Marjorie Weimer. Anna Lee bequeaths her ability for always being on time to Mary Byrum. Betty Best wills her library position to Zelma Brown. To Mary Haselmire, Margie Buckingham wills her left hand, third-finger ring. Marcelle Green wills her willingness to go on civics trips to Betty Bupt. Herbert Corbly graciously bequeaths his powers of oration to Raymond Hines. Byron Welbourn leaves his collection of demerits to Donald Key. for fear he might never have the experience of receiving one. Jeanne Vernon leaves to Robert Maloon his liberty. Delia Vernon wills to Betty Livingston her ability for always having an appropriate newspaper clipping on hand in Miss Ward’s class. Chloe Garringer bequeaths her good nature to any Senior grouch of next year. Pauline Geyer wills her love of typing to any poor sufferer. It couldn’t be Helen Skiver. Lavon Chilson graciously wills to Nellie Prosser her mysterious way of giving the “come hither” look to every specimen of the opposite sex. Finally, to the school, we leave our joys, heartaches, pep, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, all of our flunking grades, but not our bluffing habits, and all of our abilities and talents, but we take our love for the Alma Mater with us. We do hereby constitute and appoint E. Phillips Blackburn the executor of our last will and testament and affix our seal for this memorable class. SENIOR CLASS OF 1941 (Seal) —Norma Jean Kennon Page Seventeen CLASS PROPHECY ? Looking 10 years into the future we see: Leatrice Barr modeling bathing suits in P'lorida. Anna Lee Bennett recuperating from a recent illness at the Bar X Dude Ranch in Arizona. The latest report is that there are many handsome cowboys available. Betty Best in the place of the “Singing Lady,” reciting nursery rhymes to the children. Hazel Brooks in Boston, Massachusetts, as poetry editor of Harpers Magazine. Robert Bruss taking lessons on the harp so he won’t be too much trouble to St. Peter. Margie Buckingham doing her spring housecleaning for a family of five, or is it six? Carmon Caplinger has taken the place of Mrs. Grimes and is giving voice lessons above Grimes’ grocery. John Caron, by the latest report, just gave Miss Rubey a severe stomach-ache because he made a mistake when filling out her prescription in his corner drugstore at Columbia and Pearl streets. Eugene Caupp still trying to find that substitute for dynamite. Lavon Chilson as a traveling saleswoman for the Beauty Rest Mattress Co. Mark Coleman as a night clerk at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. Herbert Corbly as a history teacher at Lane Technical High School, Chicago, Illinois, noted for his infallible memory. Carol Current as head designer at Marshall Fields. Robert Davis as head photographer of Life magazine who just returned with sensational pictures of the European War which is still in progress. Marian Davis still trying to decide between a small inland town or a white, blue-shuttered home on the coast. Vera Davis as head stenographer at the Lincoln Life Insurance Co. at Fort Wayne, Ind. Rowland Dean promoted to broom salesman from broom demonstrator. Vergene Evans running a boarding house in Hawaii for honeymooners. Virginia Evans selling tickets in the “Little Theater off Times Square.” Stanley Fahnestock teaching high school students of senior age how to spell “children” correctly at Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, Ind. Joyce Ann Fraze returned on the Queen Mary after interviewing Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor as star reporter of the New York Times. Richard Frazier awarded special recognition from the President for designing a new super Douglas bomber. Chloe Garringer running a boarding house for boys at Purdue. Pauline Geyer a chewing-gum demonstrator for Wrigley’s. Marcelle Green trying to pass the pharmacy course at Purdue. Walter Hill as that “flash” from the army air corps. Mary Jane Hudson, the confirmed old maid now celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary. Norma Jean Kennon, English professor at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, has the boys in such a dither that they can’t learn their lessons. Ada Mae Livengood giving science a new medicine for “Charlie” horse. Richard Lollar still hitting the off-beats at the wrong time in the famous Jimmy Mann’s orchestra, now engaged at the Mill. John K. Malone finally wins a contest at Wright Field with his model airplane. Ann Parent making “stinkum” stuff in a chemistry laboratory. Joyce Richey, braving the turmoil of Europe, studies art in Paris. No: ma Roberscn improving the recipe for frying potatoes. Martha Jane Schricker, diving into the higher ranks of acting, finally appears on the legitimate New York stage. James Tibbetts making a blueprint for his home. Delia Mae Vernon adding another ring to her collection. Byron Welbourn on his first non-stop flight around the globe. Robert Williams just finishing his plans for a new super model airplane, the “McCarthy.” Jeanne Vernon has just opened her Fifth Avenue floral establishment. Page Eighteen SPRING JFEVER Howard Brant, a senior at Brookfield College Ed Burns, a chemistry student - Vic Lewis, an art student - Lou Herron, a journalism student Mrs. Spangler, the landlady ... Anne Purcell, Howard’s heart interest Vivian George, Vic’s heart interest Carmon Caplinger Eugene Caupp Robert Davis Joyce Fraze Margaret Myers Lavon Chilson Martha Jane Schricker Henry Purcell, Anne’s father, a rich manufacturer Phoebe Purcell, Anne’s mother -Maude Corey, Howard’s aunt from California Professor Virgil Bean, of the Zoology department Dr. Dixon, President of Brookfield College Understudies...................... Stage Manager..................... Jack Caron Vergene Evans Vera Davis Richard Frazier Richard Lollar Pauline Geyer, Hazel Brooks Donald Stebleton The Seniors frolicked through a day at college in their class play—“Spring Fever” by Glen Hughes. All the action took place in a rooming-house at Brookfield College. And I do mean action! They came and went so fast that it was almost impossible to keep up with them. What with getting Howard Brant through college, acquiring a new science building, discovering explosives, painting pictures, and many other things, it kept everyone in an uproar. Every Senior had a part in helping to make this play a splendid success. The high school orchestra and musical specialties from the Senior Class added to the enjoyment of the entertainment. The public received this play with unusual enthusiasm. The play was directed by Mabel E. Ward, class sponsor. Walter L. Shaw supervised the music. Page Nineteen POETRY SECTION The Senior English class completed a successful poetry unit during the last semester. Seven students entered groups of poems in the Scholastic poetry contest. The following selections are examples of some of the lighter forms of verse written in the class: DAWN Dim mist Evaporates To disclose a midnight blue That all too soon grows clear, and then— The dawn. —Jack Caron GOD’S SUNSET It’s a good plan He has, To take all the happenings of the day, And tie them into one big, bright thing, And put it in the sky where everyone can see it— And then just call it a sunset. —Marcelle Green GOLDEN HOUR Blazing in red, and orange, and gold, Spreading from inch to mile, Waving a glorious banner above, The sky is flooded by the sunset. The sky blends a pink glow to light Even the windows and the tallest tree; The world is shining with color Before darkness settles for the night. Wrapped in black, and black, and black, Spreading from inch to mile. Slowly coming and reaching afar, The sky is rain-splashed with stars. —Betty Best Darkness— It slowly comes. Peacefully it covers all; It takes small tots to slumber land For dreams. —Walter Hill Page Twenty NIGHT Drifting comes the darkness As flowers of the day die. The moon slowly begins to rise; With it comes stillness. Shadows, black and purple and blue, Stab each flower in the back. --James Tibdetts. The house Covered with moss, Stands as a great idol, Haunted always by memories Of the past. —Carmon Caplinger Fur coats, Big and chunky, Wobbling along the boulevard Rushing into bargain stores Shopping. —Virginia Evans MARCH 1, 1941 There once was a village called Parker It wasn’t much more than a marker But it had a team That left such a beam It made our bright city look darker. —Virginia Evans POETRY (Continued) EVER CHANGING Trees, Completely clothed in dresses of sheening ice, Glisten fantastically in the sun. Drip, drip, Their brilliancy slowly disappears In forms of small drops. Melting, melting, The ice reverts itself to liquid water Which enters into the earth. Months, months Pass quickly, and where previously had been ice Green foliage and small blossoms are budding. Shade trees. —Leatrice Barr TO YOU—MY LETTER My dear One— I was glad to hear from you today, It’s been lonely since you’ve been away. I think about you quite often, dear; You don’t seem far away—but near. Your words today said little, yet so much, You seemed so close, close enough to touch. I’ll try not to miss you, but it will be hard, And next time please write more than just a postal card! —Norma Jean Kennon TREES IN WINTER Stark and bare against a grey, winter sky The trees point their bony fingers upward. Snow falls in puffy cushions of white All along the branches— A white tree with white fingers Reaching into a grey sky. —Norma Jean Kennon SCATTERBRAIN A whoop, a yell, a scream, a shout— “Hey, what’s all the noise about? The ball went in? Went in where? Oh, that basket over there! Yes, I know now—The game’s begun, And every team desires fame to be won. “O look! Over there is Mary Brown, See—that’s her jumping up and down. The one in red is Jerry South. Goodness gracious, what a big mouth! Right in front is Jenny Dee— Her best boy friend is number three. “Listen to the yells of that big section— Doesn’t this mirror have a good reflection? Oh, dear, but my nose is shiny— Isn’t number twenty-two tiny? And forty-four is so big! Sarah Jane is a little prig. “Oh, dear me, here come the subs, The Brown twins look like two little cubs. Why do you look so delighted? Why is everyone excited? Not the last quarter! Why, there’s the gun! Gee, guess what—we’ve won!” —Joyce Richey THANK YOU! Your good hospitality Means so very much to me— I cannot express my thanks For all of the frolics and pranks You accepted from our group When we marched in like a troop And possession of the house we took And dove into every nook And chased away your cook And made your whole house look Positively terrible! —Hazel Brooks Page Twenty-cme POETRY (Continued) AN ARTIFICIAL FLOWER An artificial flower made of paper, Molded by someone’s human hand, An illusion of purity and gracefulness, Not thriving in the earth, but in the sand. Be careful then for it is artificial, It has no true softness or true grace; He didn’t mold the shape into petals, It has never felt the rain upon its face. If this false flower is loved by someone, I’m sure it isn’t the false thing that he loves, But truly it’s the real thing that he craves for, And not knowing, takes this one as he does. Not knowing the tenderness of the real things, Knowing only ones that are second best, Not knowing what he is missing, Until a real flower ends his quest. A memory of a real flower will be sacred, To remember its touching and full rich face, A memory of artificialness will be haunting, Haunting to remember its deceiving grace. —Marcelle Green MY UNCLE SAM! He lets me live in this great land. He grants me liberty, so dear, He gives me rights on which to stand, He keeps the skies above me clear. He earns a wealth—from which we drink, He makes it work for one and all. He offers me the chance to think, He helps the schools within my call. He gives me choice in my beliefs, He will not let our ideals fade, He helps us lighten all our griefs, He has a soul which we have made. He is the best that I desire, He is that hope which keeps the fire— My Uncle Sam! —Ann Parent ABRAHAM LINCOLN Prompted by Ida M. Tarbell’s Billie Brown of I Knew Lincoln Billie knew him— I know him, too. He knew the struggles and hardship of his youth. He knew the struggles and hardship of his later life. I feel I know them, too. Billie talked to him. He read his thoughts. He knew his feeling on world affairs. He knew his thoughts on home affairs. I know them, too. Billie helped him— I couldn’t help him. Billie was there with Lincoln. I wasn’t, but I have read about him, So I know him, too. Billie knew him. I know him, too. We know his struggles and his fears. We know his love and his sorrows. Yes, we know him. And we can’t forget. —Delia Vernon ACTIVITY Along rugged and bleak banks The rolling, turbulent river, Full of many fish, rolls on in a never ending stream. Its waves roll and roll, Sometimes a fish jumps into the air. The water is black with fish; They leap the falls. They are salmon. And this is the mighty Columbia Where salmon are in abundance. --Herbert Corbly Page Twenty-two TOP ROW—Merle Bunker (post graduate). Eugene Caupp. Robert Bruss, Richard Lollar, John K. Malone. Robert Williams SECOND ROW—Carmon Caplinger, Robert Davis, Jeanne Vernon. Marcelle Green, Pauline Geyer, Walter Hill, Rowland Dean BOTTOM ROW—Mabel E. Ward (teacher), Lavon Chilson, Betty Best, Margaret Myers, Vera Davis, Hazel Brooks PROPOSAL BY PROXY On Monday, November 18, in the high school auditorium, the public speaking class under the direction of Mabel E. Ward sponsored a Thanksgiving program which consisted of music by the high school orchestra and special musical numbers by Merle Bunker, Marjorie Weimer, and the violin and clarinet quartets. The student chairman was Lavon Chilson, who introduced the program and read Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving proclamation. Two poems, one an original one, were given by Margaret Myers. The last part of the program was a clever pantomime, “Proposal By Proxy,” which was presented by all the members of thepublic speaking class. The music was under the direction of Walter Shaw. Page Twenty-three TOP ROW—Robert McRose. Lucien Brooks, Roger Davis. Harold Price, Richard Phipps, Robert Harrison, Allen Lawson, Richard Hampshire SECOND ROW—Raymond Hines, Delbert Key, Eugene Straley. Ivan Garringer. Robert Pickett, Frederick Read, Paul Whitesel, Edward Kaucher, Donald Bartholomew THIRD ROW—John Caron. Betty Bupt. Robert Maloon, Patsy Kennon, Norma Jean Huffer, Robert Lahey, Theodore Ortlip, Richard Weimer, Donald Stebleton. Donald Key FOURTH ROW—Margaret Warner, Kathryn Smith (withdrawn), Nadine Wigger, Helen Skiver, Betty Livingston, Nellie Prosser, Margie Sipe. Barbara Riffle, Arlene Straley, Rachel Veit BOTTOM ROW—Maxine Woods. Nadine Loy. Virginia McClintock. Geraldine McCarthy, Joanne Mason, Zelma Brown, Marguerite Mangas, Margaret Haber, Mary Haselmire, Marilyn Mangas, Mary Byrum ABSENTEES—Charles Gullett, Vivian Potts, Marjorie Weimer, Russell Whistler JUNIORS This year, we Juniors, fifty-four in all, booked passage on the U. C. H. S., which was bound for the port of success and pleasure. To steer our ship through this voyage we chose Robert McRose, president; Robert Harrison, vice president; Margaret Haber, secretary; Lucien Brooks, treasurer. If we veered on the wrong course, we were steered back in the right channel by our superior officers, Nell Rubey and Hazel Schmidt. To pay for this voyage and our Junior-Senior reception, we raised money by selling magazines, wreaths, and candy, by collecting dues, by holding a market, and by managing the checkroom. On this voyage we occupied ourselves with various subjects. In choosing electives some entered Latin, typing, industrial arts, and shorthand classes while others delved into biology, physics, and geometry. All of us enrolled in the required courses, English and history. In our leisure time we participated in many different extra-curricular activities. Twenty-three were in band, fourteen in orchestra, and sixteen in chorus. In the sports department eleven boys saw action in basketball on the first and second teams or the intramural teams. Six boys participated in baseball. Not to be outdone, eleven girls were members of the G. A. A. To help our fellow passengers know where we came from, we purchased brown sweaters, trimmed in beige and orange, with the letters—U. C. We elected Vivian Potts, Robert Maloon, Richard Weimer, and Robert Harrison as our representatives on the Student Council. Although we enjoyed this cruise very much, we are anticipating a bigger and better trip next year on the same boat—U. C. H. S. —Mary Byrum Page Twenty-four SOPHOMORES We, the class of ’43, forty-five students strong, have progressed from the ranks of “green Freshmen” to “silly Sophomores,” which we have attempted to live down. Although everyone took the required courses of English and health education, we were divided in opinion about Latin, biology, general business, and history. High school art proved interesting to a few of the students; and most of the class spent two periods of each week in physical education, playing such games as: Indian kickball, basketball, volleyball, ring tennis, ping-pong, and various other games. We were largely represented in G. A. A. with ten of our twenty-five girls participating in the weekly games and the Indian kickball tournament, in which we passed the preliminaries only to be defeated by our long rivals—the Juniors. We are proud of our boys who played as Kittens, and now are waiting for the time when they may “step into the shoes” of the present Wildcats. Our more talented music students did their share in the band and orchestra, while our thoughts and suggestions were presented to the Student Council by Lola Hendricks, Smith Haber, and Leon Teegarden. Under the supervision of Miss Nielson, we ran a column in the Times-Gazette entitled “West Side News,” with most of the members of the class assigned as reporters to the numerous subjects. Looking hopefully towards the future when we shall be recognized as upper class-men, we expect to make a place for ourselves in the history of Union City High School. —Joan Welbourn TOP ROW—William Ely, John Murphy. Merle Cummings. Raymond Burton. Robert West. Richard Huf-ford, Robert Caplinger, Smith Haber SECOND ROW—Suzanfte Fitzgerald, Frances Lou Mangus. Romaigne Thomas. Phyllis Kantner, Margaret Read, Rosemary Porter, Jeanette Spatuzzi, Mary Lou Dillon, Eugene Evans, Donald Frazier THIRD ROW—Kay Corn. Marjorie Waggoner. Kay Fitzgerald. Donna Belle Frazier. Lola Hendricks. Janet Thokey, Mary Key, Margaret Geyer, Edith Patterson, Arlette Bupt BOTTOM ROW—Norma Byrum, Mary Mikesell, Eleta Merritt, William Chenoweth. Richard Kantner. James Parent, William Caron, William Haley, Donald Matthews, Leon Teegarden ABSENTEES—Ann Coleman, Charlene Eikenberry, Rebecca Price, Betty Jane Smith, Joan Welbourn Page Twenty-five TOP ROW—Carol Vernon, Dorothy Dunn, Ruth Richey, Reba Richey, Lucy Hines, Betty Bickel, Joann Cotter, William Dean. James King, Robert Caron, David Schricker, Robert Cotter SECOND ROW—Jeanne Englehart, Kathryn Montano, Donald McCorkle, Helen Weaver, Robert Baker, Eugene Bixler, Elizabeth Buckingham, Gloria Waltz. Dorothy Mason. Wanda Chilson, Robert Mangas THIRD ROW—Dorothy Spicer, Mary McFarland, Jo Anne Stentzel, Fairbourne Patchell, Betty Morgan, Beatrice Bickel, Phyllis Bothast, Hugh Armstrong, John Lyons, John Barth BOTTOM ROW—John Mason, Charles Rose, Richard Binkley, Richard Seibert, Esther Whistler, Margaret Livingston, Dorothy Armstrong, Cora Maloon, Irene Lawson, Alice Sipe ABSENTEE—Paul Pickett FRESHMEN Once more a new group of Freshmen has reached the first round of the ladder to success. At the first of the year there was a question as to what courses to take. After much debating some took Latin and algebra; others took general mathematics and vocational guidance; still others took a mixture of the two. Everyone took the required English, physical education, and home economics or industrial arts courses. Our class was well represented in the music department, having eight in the orchestra, ten in the band, and ten in the chorus. Two of our girls were twirlers for the marching band. We had one solo entry in the Solo and Ensemble Contest this spring. A number of boys participated in the intramural activities while the girls chose G. A. A. Bowling also attracted a few. Five of the boys played on the basketball teams, and we were proud to have two of them on the first team. Kathryn Montano and Robert Caron were elected to act for us on the Student Council. Dorothy Mason, Fairbourne Patchell, and William Dean held positions on the Westerner staff this year and did commendable work. A number of girls wrote articles for the weekly school column in the Times-Gazette. We close this year with success and are looking forward to next year when we shall be “silly” Sophomores. Page Twenty-six —Kathryn Montano JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADE The junior high school, under the present organization, is closely affiliated with the high school. The course of study includes English, history, arithmetic, home economics, industrial arts, science, art and music. One of the first events of the year was a Hallowe’en party in the music room. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes. Dancing and games provided entertainment. Appropriate refreshments were served. (Continued on page 28) TOP ROW—Pauline Smith, Eunice Moore. Antionette Stullen. Phyllis Best. Wayne Garringer, Roger Dye, Robert Turner, Joseph Lindley, John Paul Shaffer, Paul Hines, Laurren Wigger. Leslie Aukerman, Dilman Skiver SECOND ROW—Arretta Bushaw, Lavina Bushaw, Mary Jean Ellison. Betty Bushaw, Thomas Jefferies, Junior Eikenberrv, Robert Westfall. Carol Key, Lois Lantz, Patricia Lorton, Phyllis Cox, James Bartholomew, Gene Bennett THIRD ROW—Marcella Whistler, Chesley Hollinger. John Ray Meredith, Phillip Whitesel, Betty Corn, Carlene Merritt. Janet Kantner, Robert Huffer, Ann Chattin, Helen Rosenbush, Betty Goodman, Robert Rosenbush BOTTOM ROW—Shirley Shoenfeld, Lucile Skiver. Calvin Paige, James Ellison, Mary Alice Prosser. Cer-esea Moore. Robert Allen, Joan Haber, Annabelle Welch. James Geyer. Betty Baker. Joan Mangas. Joan Welch ABSENTEES—Earlene Merritt. Anetta Crawford Page Twenty-seven TOP ROW—Rhea Buckingham. Janet Eikenberry, Naomi Fultz. Phyllis Bratton. Thelma Mangas, Loree Norma Mason, Margaret Huffer, Eileen Chattin, Richard Bushaw, Robert Livingston, Richard Prosser SECOND ROW—John Parent. Earl Brown, Max Garringer, Roberta Reid. Leroy Stentzel, Edward Hines. Franz Moore, Betty Jean Wallick, James Price, Richard Bruss THIRD ROW—Charles Stump, Chalmer Wampler. Robert Armstrong, William Frazier, Walter Anders. John Stookesberry. Donald Davis, Gloria Landess, Ruth Ellen Beaty, Marjorie Turner BOTTOM ROW—John Wampler, Jack Kantner, John Mangas, Phyllis Turner. Margaret Ellison, Jeanette Spatuzzi, Ruth Patterson, Leatrice Coby, Betty Jane Yoder, Margaret Dunn, Helen Crawford. Anna Read ABSENTEES—Keith Bruss, Charles Fisher JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SEVENTH GRADE During the basketball season, the boys, under the coaching of Raymond Borne, started the Wildcat team of the future. The girls, under the tutelage of Helen Hinshaw, were one of the high lights of the Indiana kickball tournament. In order to finance a spring party, over two thousand pounds of paper were collected and sold. The Mother’s Club very graciously helped in the final social event of the year. Work and play have combined to make a happy year for the junior high pupils. Page Twenty-eight V I T I E S HARDWOOD STARS Top Row — Robert Harrison, John Lyons Second Row — Hugh Armstrong, Roger Davis, Eugene Straley, Charles B. McCullough (Coach) Bottom Row — Theodore Ortlip, Richard Phipps, Eugene Caupp, Paul White- sel BASKETBALL RECORD 1940-41 TOTAL r lO T— CO © L- eg © rH Winchester C eg eg rH eg Spartansburg CO CO © Lynn CO T © Parker CO o © U. C. Alumni © eg CO r- Winchester r rf e- e- Dunkirk CO o CO Portland CO eg r-J CO Stoney Creek o eg rH © Redkey 10 o CO © Eaton eg CO - Winchester CO CO © Lynn o CO CO CO Ridgeville CO eg © eg Lynn in eg CO rH Liberty in Tt 00 Berne in T— CO £ Saratoga o © Madison eg CO © Portland o in CO Winchester rH t- CO in Yoi ktown o 05 eg Hagerstown m CO in in a O, CO a C c yi 5 CL 3 a ‘u u n n O U Ou E rH © © © © m co eg 1 © Tt © © © © 1 CO 1 eg CO CO CO © © o 1 eg eg © © CO © © : © 1 eg rH © rH © 1 © 1 eg eg © © eg © 1 © . eg eg eg © 1 eg t ! co eg © © 1 05 © 1 eg © © eg eg 1 ° © 1 co eg rH eg © © 1 CM eg 1 CO eg CO © © © 1 o © 1 © eg CO CO © 1 in eg © eg © © © © © : © © eg eg © CO CO © © © © in in co eg © eg e- © co © © [ © : © © © co eg eg © © : CO eg CO © © © : © CO eg © © © in CO eg eg in © © : in © CO eg © © © © : eg eg rH ei © © © © eg : CO © CO eg © CO © I rH eg © eg © © © . : CO © i eg eg Page Thirty-one YELL LEADERS Norma Jean and Patsy Kennon These students represent the section of the student body which assisted in the support and management of the basketball team during the 1940-41 season. The yell leaders helped the students “pep up” our teams at all times. The student manager and his assistant had charge of the equipment and the general welfare of the team. Student Manager, Robert Maloon Assistant Student Manager, Robert Lahey Page Thirty-two THE SECOND TEAM Although the second team of this year did not turn in as good a record as last year’s second team, they did a very creditable job for an entirely inexperienced team. Under the direction of Walter Brumbaugh, they turned in some very fine games including wins over Saratoga, Berne, Yorktown, Hagerstown, Liberty, Ridgeville, Redkey and Parker. This year’s team won nine and lost eight; the season’s games and scores were as follows: Hagerstown (W) 15 Union City...17 Ridgeville (W) 8 Union City... 25 Yorktown (W) . . .20 Union City....25 Eaton (L) .22 Union City ..15 Winchester (L) 24 Union City ...19 Redkey (W) 17 Union City....18 Portland (L) 19 Union City....18 Stoney Creek (L)... . .18 Union City...15 Saratoga (W) 13 Union City....22 Portland (L) 26 Union City. ..17 Berne (W) 26 Union City 28 Dunkirk (L) 31 Union City.. .20 Liberty (W) 15 Union City ..19 Winchester (L) .... .28 Union City... 11 Lynn (W) . .19 Union City .30 Parker (W) 9 Union City. 28 —Robert Harrison TOP ROW—Robert Lahey, William Chenoweth, John Murphy, Leon Teegarden, Donald Matthews SECOND ROW—Smith Haber, John Henry Barth, James Parent, William Ely, Walter Brumbaugh (Coach) BOTTOM ROW—Harold Price, Richard Binkley, Raymond Hines. William Caron Page Thirty-three TOP R,9W—Robert Williams' Raymond Burton, Donald Bartholomew, Merle Bunker (post graduate) William Chenoweth, Robert West. Donald Key. Donald Matthews, Richard Binkley. James King SECOND ROW—Robert Germer (Sponsor), Donald McCorkle, Geraldine McCarthy, Margie Buckingham Vergene Evans, Hazel Brooks, Lavon Chilson, Robert Caplinger, Robert Davis, Leon Teegarden BOTTOM ROW-Nellie Prosser, Norma Jean Kennon. Norma Roberson. Joyce Fraze, Richard Lollar Robert Bruss, Phyllis Kantner, Patsy Kennon, William Caron, William Haley BOWLING Under the guidance of Robert Germer, the bowling season came to an end on March 24, with Roberson’s team taking top honors. Fraze’s team was second all through the year, but Lollar’s team came up in the final contest and won by one game. The girls’ honors were won by Joyce Fraze and Phyllis Kantner. Their averages were 131-5 and 125-17 respectively. The boys’ averages were unusually high, but James King was high with an average of 160-12. Richard Lollar came in second with 151-30. Team standings were as follows: Team Won Lost Team Won Roberson 22 12 Bruss 15 Lollar 19 15 Pickett 15 Fraze 18 16 Sophomore 13 —Patsy Kennon Page Thirty-jour BASEBALL Our team played a short schedule of three games last fall because of early basketball practice and bad weather. Of these three games, they defeated Jackson, Indiana, 5-0 with Phipps pitching a no-hit game; Wayne also fell a victim; and then, in the last game of the season, they dropped a hard one to Jackson, Ohio, 6-5. The pitchers were “rookies,” Phipps and Lyons, who turned in nice pitching assignments, as well as the “veterans,” Hines and Matthews. Armstrong was the catcher in all three games. A very extensive schedule was played this spring. Among the teams played were Winchester, Central of Munice, Jackson, Ohio, Wayne, and Fort Recovery. —Robert Harrison BOYS' INTRAMURAL SPORTS This season of intramural activities has been unusually successful. Four boys, Richard Lollar, Harold Price, Robert Davis, and Richard Kantner, were elected as captains and they chose their respective teams. There was entertainment for everyone, including the spectators, furnished by one of the star players, Herbert Corbly. After all was said and done, it ended as follows: First place—Price's “Speedcats” Second place—Davis’ “Blitzkriegers” Third place—“Pussycats” and Kantner’s Snipes Fourth place—Lollar’s “Jinks” —Robert Davis 1.000 .750 .500 .000 Page Thirty-five OUR SCHOOL Top Row— Kathryn Montano. .. Freshman Reporter Zelma Brown ....................Typist Margaret Haber. Assistant Art Editor Joyce Richey....................Editor Carol Current ......Department Editor Second Row— Donald Bartholomew Assistant Editor John Caron................ Joke Editor Ann Parent........... Senior Reporter Richard Phipps Asst. Business Manager Robert Harrison..........Sports Editor Stanley Fahnestock....Snap Shot Editor Bottom Row— Mary Byrum ......... Junior Reporter Marilyn Mangas. Asst. Department Editor James Tibbetts............ Art Editor Marian Davis................. Typist Ada Mae Livengood......... ... Typist Margie Buckingham .............Typist Absentees— Joan Welbourn ....Sophomore Reporter Leatrice Barr.......Business Manager Aileen Nielson.................Critic Hubert C. Bowers............. Sponsor Page Thirty-six TOP ROW—William Dean. Robert Davis, Dorothy Mason, Kay Fitzgerald. Joyce Fraze, Rachel Veit. Fair-bourne Patchell, Delia Vernon, Norma Roberson SECOND ROW—William Ely. Norma Jean Huffer, Patsy Kennon, John Caron, Carmon Caplinger, Ann Parent, Ada Mae Livengood, Vergene Evans, Stanley Fahnestock BOTTOM ROW—James Tibbetts. Marilyn Mangas, Marian Davis. Robert Maloon, Mary Haselmire, Margaret Haber, Mary Byrum, Nellie Prosser, I.avon Chilson, Margie Buckingham JOURNALISTS Every two weeks, students looked for another issue of the Westerner. This year, the paper was marked with many new features which were all improvements over the old issues. With the obtaining of new lettering guides came the opportunity for headline arrangement and clever titles. A new practice of illustration throughout the paper was introduced and emphasis was placed on typographical improvement. Work in all of these lines contributed greatly to the appearance of the bi-monthly publication. Joyce Fraze, according to custom became editor-in-chief this year, having served as assistant editor during the preceding year. Hubert Bowers served as faculty adviser and his help was a contributing factor to the success of this year’s Westerner. —Joyce Fraze Page Thirty-seven TOP ROW—Robert Maloon, Smith Haber, Leon Teegarden. Robert Caron, Kathryn Montano SECOND ROW—John Caron. Robert Harrison, Richard Weimer, Lola Hendricks BOTTOM ROW—Robert Davis, Marcelle Green, Norma Kennon, Ada Mae Livengood, Delia Vernon STUDENT COUNCIL For the 1940-41 Student Council the students chose as their representatives the following: Seniors: Marcelle Green, Delia Vernon, Ada Mae Livengood, Norma Jean Kennon, John Caron, and Robert Davis; Juniors: Vivian Potts, Robert Harrison, Robert Maloon, and Richard Weimer; Sophomores: Lola Hendricks, Leon Teegarden, and Smith Haber; Freshmen: Kathryn Montano, and Robert Caron. The Council elected Norma Jean Kennon, president; and Ada Mae Livengood, vice president and secretary. Plans were discussed for preparing a handbook for the high school. The Student Council had charge of two assemblies—one a pep session just before the tournament, and the other, a religious assembly with Reverend H. A. Barth as the principal speaker. —Norma Jean Kennon Page Thirty-eight THE MUSICIANS J After a winter of hard work, the Music Department was amply re- 0 warded for its efforts in the contests last spring. In the District contest the orchestra and band won first place plus a sweepstakes cup. After this, they went to the State contest where both won first and sweepstakes cup. This is the first time both cups have been given to the same school. Then at the National contest, which was for bands only, the band won first in marching and sightreading and second in playing. The activities of this department did not end with the contests. A concert was given on June 3, which included such numbers as “Rhapsody in Blue,” featuring Max Hook at the piano; “William Tell Overture,” and “Prelude to the Third Act of Lohengrin.” July 18 found the band journeying to Cincinnati where they marched in Crosley Field before an estimated crowd of 30,000. Summer rehearsals were also held four mornings a week for both band and orchestra. The Boosters Club began activities last fall by sponsoring Birch, the Magician, in two performances. Then on October 22, they prepared a supper after which the band and orchestra gave a concert. The club then sold tickets to “Robin Hood,” a ballet given on March 12. The proceeds from these activities were used to secure transportation to contests, also to secure six new instruments—three cellos and three violas. CHORUS TOP ROW—John Caron, Robert McRose, Richard Lollar, Carmon Caplinger, Lucien Brooks, Richard Phipps, Merle Bunker (post graduate), Robert Harrison, Jack Caron, Leon Teegarden, Stanley Fahnestock SECOND ROW—Carol Vernon. Robert Davis, Theodore Ortlip, Ann Parent, Suzanne Fitzgerald, Fairbourne Patchell, Gloria Waltz, Richard Weiiner, Robert Maloon, Edward Kaucher, Helen Weaver THIRD ROW—Arlette Bupt. Norma Jean Kennon, Delia Mae Vernon, Phyllis Kantner, Beatrice Bickel, Vera Davis, Janet Thokey, Marguerite Mangas, Rachel Veit, Barbara Riffle, Frances Lou Mangus, Walter L. Shaw (Director) BOTTOM ROW—Kathryn Montano, Maxine Woods, Margaret Warner. Elizabeth Buckingham, Marian Davis, Zelma Brown, Betty Bupt, Geraldine McCarthy, Hazel Brooks, Mary Byrum, Marcelle Green, Dorothy Mason. ABSENTEE—Leatrice Barr Page Thirty-nine BAND TOP ROW—Robert Davis, Laurren Wigger, Roger Dye, Richard Phipps, Hugh Armstrong, Richard Seibert, Richard Lollar, James Bartholomew, Marcelle Green, Lois Lantz, Donald Stebleton SECOND ROW—Eleta Merritt, Smith Haber, Mary Louise Dillon, Leslie Aukerman, Robert Turner, John Ray Meredith, Leroy Stentzel, Marilyn Temme, Chesley Hollinger, Joan Welch, William Dean, Mary Byrum THIRD ROW—Walter L. Shaw (Director), Frances Lou Mangus, Phyllis Kantner, Richard Weimer, Theodore Ortlip, Franz Moore, Naomi Fultz, Rachel Veit, Mary Haselmire, Donald Bartholomew, Phyllis Bothast, Dorothy Mason, John Caron, Robert Harrison, Lucien Brooks (Drum Major) FOURTH ROW—Robert Caplinger, Elizabeth Buckingham, Gloria Waltz, Marguerite Mangas, Joan Mangas, Kay Fitzgerald, Betty Bupt, Ruth Ellen Beatty, John Caron, Vergene Evans, Frederick Read, Edward Kaucher, Margaret Read, David Schricker, Kathryn Montano, Nadine Wigger BOTTOM ROW—Ceresea Moore, Carol Vernon, Jeanne Vernon, Marilyn Mangas, John Murphy, Donald Matthews, Annabelle Welch, Joyce Fraze, Roger Davis, John Lyons, Romaigne Thomas, Richard Bruss, Arlette Bupt, Maxine Woods ABSENTEES—Leatiice Barr, Ada Mae Livengood Some members of the band and orchestra were privileged to hear the Indianapolis Symphony late in November and the Indiana University Concert Band in March. The officers elected for the past year in the Music Department were as follows: Band president, Leatrice Barr; vice president, John C. Caron; secretary-treasurer, Joyce Fraze; sergeants-at-arms, Richard Phipps, Robert Harrison, Theodore Ortlip. Orchestra-president, Marian Davis; vice president, Joyce Fraze; secretary-treasurer, Joyce Richey. The librarian for the band and orchestra was Mary Byrum. Lucien Brooks was drum- Page Forty THE MUSICIANS (Continued) major, and Phyllis Kantner, Frances Lou Mangus, Marguerite Mangas, Gloria Waltz, and Elizabeth Buckingham were twirlers. The mixed chorus composed of forty-seven members was the largest so far. They sang at several local churches, religious assemblies in the high school, and at a concert. Frances Lou Mangus was the accompanist. On February 14, Walter Merritt presented the band with a large trailer which he had built. This trailer was to carry the band instruments to contests and other places the band might go. It is painted with the band colors—red and gray—and has the name of the school on both sides. ORCHESTRA TOP ROW—James Bartholomew, Theodore Ortlip, Richard Seibert, Roger Davis, Robert Davis, Richard Lollar. Marcelle Green, William Dean, Mary Byrum SECOND ROW—Merle Bunker (post graduate), Elizabeth Buckingham, Donald Bartholomew, Robert Harrison, Rachel Veit, Marilyn Mangas, Betty Bupt, Kathryn Montano, Dorothy Mason, Marguerite Mangas, Ann Parent, Walter L. Shaw (Director) THIRD ROW—Robert Caplinger. Phyllis Kantner, Joan Haber, Zelma Brown, Helen Rosenbush, Janet Kantner, Ann Chattin, Martha McCullough, Vera Nielsen, Martha Jane Schricker, Gloria Waltz, Betty Morgan, Frances Lou Mangus, Donald Stebleton BOTTOM ROW—Joan Welch, Jo Anne Stentzel, Annabelle Welch, Joyce Richey, Suzanne Fitzgerald, Fairbourne Patched, Margaret Warner, Joyce Fraze, Marian Davis, Carol Current, Romaigne Thomas ABSENTEE—Leatrice Barr SUB-DEB CLUB This year the high school girls elected Marcelle Green, president; Marion Davis, vice president; Rachel Veit, treasurer, and Norma Jean Kennon, secretarv, for the Sub-Deb Club. The girls had their annual picnic at the Country Club. Initiation for the Freshman girls was provided for at the clubhouse. Baseball and various other games were played. Hot dogs, potato chips, apples, and cookies were served. Later in the year the girls were entertained by the boys who were the losers in a pie sale. The Sub-Debs give an award each year to the best all-around girl. This award consists of twenty-five dollars which is used for the girl’s higher education. There is a committee composed of the faculty and various high school students who determine the girl to whom the award is given. Last year it was given to Lois Veit, who had made a fine president for the club during the year. Another such award was given this year to the best all-around senior girl. —Marceli.e Green THE BACHELORS CLUB Seventy-nine we total, made up of nineteen Freshmen, seventeen Sophomores, twenty-seven Juniors, and sixteen Seniors. The organization was sponsored bv Laverne Harader Dean of Boys and Acting High School Principal. annual election of officers took place early in the fall; those elected were: John C. Caron, president; Eugene Caupp, treasurer; and James Tibbetts, secretary. The first activity of the Bachelors Club was a picnic for the faculty men and all members of the club, who could “scrape” together a total of fifteen cents. Games were played. The food was delicious and was prepared in an unusual manner by Mrs Welch The outing was held at the Country Club. A joint project was entered upon by the Sub-Debs and the Bachelors—a pie sale—for the purpose of raising funds to sponsor a “hard-times” party. The pie sale was successful due to the efforts of the hard-working committees. The on-coming Bachelors are heartily welcomed and may look forward to a successful year in 1941-42. —John C. Caron G. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association was organized in the fall of 1939. Its purpose was to promote interest in all girls’ sports and to develop a spirit of good sportsmanship. Our activities were dancing, kickball, ping-pong, volleyball, and basketball. During January and February, we held a class kickball tournament which was attended by a large, enthusiastic crowd. The Juniors came out as victors. The members turned in points for bicycling, roller skating, bowling, ice skating, and hiking. A letter award was given each girl who turned in the required number of points for these activities. Our officers were: Barbara Riffle, president; Mary Byrum, vice president; Vergene Evans, secretary-treasurer. —Barbara Riffle Page Forty-two W'lI • Merle. Cha mps Hovse Woofs 11,1 OV v'c-a IV • e r. I ftt I r W 5 K i r A In a Meter Suot.ft't TV� Ce Fvow U - f� M Igh Cellos WITTY WITTICISMS Three Britons, each hard of hearing: First Limey Is this Wembley? Second Pelter—No, it’s Thursday. Third Limey—So am I. Let’s have a Scotch and soda. Dick Phipps—My girl’s lipstick seems to have a better taste than any other girl’s. J. R. Meredith—Yeh, doesn’t it? J. Tibbetts—How was the house dance last night? A. Parent—Fine. The lighting defects were wonderful. $ He—I hear the church you go to is very small. She—Yes, every time the preacher says, “Dearly beloved,” I feel like it’s a proposal. Bill Chenoweth—I spotted a leopard yesterday. Lola Hendricks—Silly! They grow that way. $ She has watchman’s eyes; they both keep watching her nose. Toast overheard at a banquet—Here’s to the land we love and vice versa. Those who go to college and never get out are called professors. I have a friend whom I call Crime—because he doesn’t pay. “Eavesdropping again,” said Adam as his wife fell out of a tree. Mr. and Mrs. Cole take dinner in a large hotel in New York. Mr. Cole—My plate is damp. Mrs. Cole—Hush! That’s your soup. When they kiss and make up, she gets the kiss and he gets the make-up. Mr. Bowers—How much time did you put on your shorthand? Marian—About half an hour, R. R. time. Mr. Bowers—What do you mean. R. R. time? Marian—That includes stops and delays. Mr. Brumbaugh—I will now use my hat to represent Mars. Are theie any questions before I go on? Merle B.—Yes! Is Mars inhabited? 4 Outside the storm raged. The deafening thunder rolled and lightning flashed almost continuously. Presently a bolt struck Mr. Blackburn and knocked him completely out of bed. He rose, yawned, rubbed his eyes and said, “All right, dear, I’ll get up.” Ikey and Izzy were separating when Ikey said: “Au revoir.” “Vat’s dat?” asked Izzy. “Dat’s good-by in French.” “Veil,” said Izzy, “carbolic acid.” “Vot’s dat?” asked Ikey. “Dat’s good-by in any languidge.” Judge—What was the idea of stabbing your wife? Rastus—De doctah done tell me dat she done needed iron in her system. “It's silly for anybody to keep a rabbit’s foot. It didn’t do the rabbit any good, and he had four of them.” Bob H.—Why so melancholy, old man? Ted O.—P. H. rejected me last night. Bob—Well, buck up; there are others. Ted —Yes, of course, but somehow I can’t help feeling sorry for the poor girl. “My husband’s face dropped a mile when we visited the Grand Canyon.” “Disappointed?” “No, he fell over the rim.” Page Forty-five ALUMNI 1940 The members of the class of 1940 are so busy with their many different occupations and are located in so many parts of the country, that we thought you would be interested in the following summary: William A. Romeiser.... Annamae Hogue.......... Gordon Glunt .......... Gail Weimer............ Stanley Riffle ........ Ernestine Corn......... Irene Hines............ Richard Ely ........... James K. Patchell...... Ada Bell Feltman....... Margaret Brandon Eller. Lowell Whitesell....... William Seibert........ Betty Clear ........... Betty Harsh man ....... Joseph B. Marshall..... Virginia Lesch ........ Richard Byrum ......... Robert Bruss .......... Margaret Murphy ....... Betty Rosenbush ....... Robert Brown........... J. B. Fuller........... Lois Veit ............. Betty Westfall ........ Norman Caplinger ...... Paul Barth............. Charleen Reeves........ Phyllis Wampler ....... Charles Gray........... Robert Guernsey ....... Janis Morgan .......... Esther Minnich ........ Byron Green ........... Ann Phipps............. Richard Kaucher ......... Beatrice Skiver May.... Max Hook .............. Robert Wampler......... Martha Kantner ........ John Kirwin ........... Gilbert Mangas ........ Francis Williams ...... .....................Purdue .................Ball State .....................Purdue Arthur Jordan Conservatory ...............Miami-Jacobs ........Oakland, California ....Employed in Union City ....................Detroit Wabash College .................Ohio State ....................Married .............Overmyer Mold Arthur Jordan Conservatory .......Telephone Exchange Backstay ...................Backstay .......................Home .............Overmyer Mold ......................Sedan .......................Home .......................Home ...............Purity Dairy .............Miami Theatre .....................Purdue ...................... Home ................Kirshbaum's .........Capitol University ................Sweet Shop ...................... Home ...........Nielson’s Bakery .................. Backstay ..................Kemper’s ............Red 73 ............Purdue Western College ..............Navy ...........Married ...........Oberlin Croslej', Richmond ..............Home Indiana University Crosley, Richmond ..........Kemper’s Page Forty-six CHUCKLES AND GRINS A fiery tempered Southern gentleman wrote the following letter: “Sir, my stenographer, being a lady, cannot type what I think of you. I, being a gentleman, cannot think it. You, being neither, will understand what I mean.” Anti-War Being alive is so fine And being dead is so final. And there was the forger who got five years for trying to make a name for himself. $ It’s the girdle manufacturer who lives off the fat of the land. Old Maid—I bet that man was embarrassed when you caught him looking over the transom. Second Old Maid—Gosh, yes, I thought he’d never get over. Bob Bruss—Tell that man to stop kissing you. C. Current—Tell him yourself. I don’t talk to strangers. Mr. Veit—Say, it’s two o’clock. Do you think you can stay all night? Butch B.—I’ll have to telephone home first. Caimon—May I kiss your hand? Joyce—Whatsa matter, is my mouth sticky? Roger Davis—I hear Admiral Byrd took his dogs with him to the South Pole. Pete Whistler—Yes, they say that it was his dogs that first discovered the pole. Voice on phone—Ted Ortlip is sick and can’t come to school today. He asked me to please notify you. Mr. Harader—All right. Who is this speaking? Voice—This is my father. “I guess I’ll cut in on this dance,” said the surgeon, as he chloroformed the St. Vitus patient. Did you ever hear of the hardened criminal who was found to have tattooed on his neck—Executioner, please cut along the dotted line. Miss Nielson—Give me a sentence with the word “analyze.” Gene Bennett—My sis, Anna, says she never makes love, but, oh, how analyze. A Junior’s Psalm of Geometry Mr. Brumbaugh is my teacher, I shall not pass, He maketh me to prove dense propositions, He leadeth me to expose my ignorance before the class, He maketh me to draw figures on the board for my grade’s sake, Yea, though I study till midnight, I shall gain no geometry, The propositions bother me, and the originals sorely trouble me; He prepareth puzzles for me in the presence of mine enemies, He giveth me a low grade, my work runneth under, Surely zero and condition shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the class of geometry forever. Maid—Did you order a honeymoon salad? Bride—Yeah, lettuce alone. Diner—Do you serve crabs hei'e? Waiter—We serve anyone, sit down! “Why do sailors use knots instead of miles?” “To be sure the ocean’s tide.” “Do you know why New York has no fog?” “No.” “They use skyscrapers.” Page Forty-seven Page Forty-eight I